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Valea Chioarului, Romania

Maramureş · Romania

Valea Chioarului is a small town in Maramureş, Romania with a population of 2,252. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,252 Population 36/sq mi density
856 ft Elevation 261 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Valea Chioarului

Valea Chioarului

Valea Chioarului is a commune in Maramureș County, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Curtuiușu Mare (Nagykörtvélyes), Durușa (Durusa), Fericea (Szamosfericse), Mesteacăn (Kisnyíres), Valea Chioarului, and Vărai (Kőváralja).

People

Population2,252
Density36/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Population2,252
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Coordinates47.4333°, 23.4833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMaramureş
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation45.0 inches (1,143 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.6 inches (83 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Valea Chioarului

Valea Chioarului is a small town in Romania (Maramureş) with a population of 2,252. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet (261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Valea Chioarului is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 68 business establishments.

Income: Valea Chioarului vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Valea Chioarului experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 32.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area63.3 sq mi (164.1 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates47.4333°N, 23.4833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above Romania avg
Snowfall 32.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 3, 2023.

Oct 2, 2011 10 km NE of Synevyrska Poliana, Ukraine M4.7 138 km
Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 104 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 87 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 75 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 128 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 88 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 38 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Valea Chioarului has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Valea Chioarului

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Transilvania -statia Zalău 94.6 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Vis de Taină acoustic, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Radio Romania Sighet etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM -Dej 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Baia Mare 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sighet FM talk MP3 128 kbps
Sighet FM -Sighetu Marmației 89.3 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Valea Chioarului

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Baia Mare Art Centre" Fine Art Museum
"Dr. Vasile Lucaciu" Museum and Monumental Group
"Petőfi Sándor" Memorial Collection
At Home Village Museum
Ethnographic and Folk Art Museum
Florean Museum
Jibou Botanical Garden
Misztótfalusi Kis Miklós Museum
Museum of Mineralogy
Muzeul Județean de Istorie și Arheologie Maramureș
Muzeul Județean de Istorie și Arheologie Maramureș
Muzeul Satului
Planetarium

Libraries in Valea Chioarului

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Județeană Petre Dulfu0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească Baia Sprie0.0

Farmers Markets in Valea Chioarului

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Baia Sprie
Piața Bilașcu
Piața Gării
Piața Izvoarelor

Gas Stations in Valea Chioarului

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stație Peco

Stadiums & Teams in Valea Chioarului

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Ski Resorts Near Valea Chioarului

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtiile Roata 0.0 $0
Șuior 0.0 $0

Airports Near Valea Chioarului

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Maramureș International AirportBAYMedium Airport
Satu Mare International AirportSUJMedium Airport
Aerodrom Baia MareSmall Airport
Copalnic-Manastur AirfieldSmall Airport
Crasna Deltafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Dezmir AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăieni AirfieldSmall Airport
Mujdeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Poieni AirfieldSmall Airport
Rona de Sus AirfieldSmall Airport
Săcălășeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Sălicea AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Chioarului

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Curtuiușu Mare
Biserica Nouă
Biserica Veche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1561
Postal Code
437370

🇷🇴 About Romania

Capital Bucharest
Population 19,473,936
Area 237,500 km²
GDP (USD) $347,757,995,759
GDP per capita $18,244
HDI 0.827
Life expectancy 76.6 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 52.2%
Currency RON (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +40
TLD .ro
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Romania

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 6 Epiphany Bobotează
Jan 7 Saint John the Baptist Sfântul Ion
Jan 24 Union Day/Small Union Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire
Apr 10 Good Friday Vinerea mare
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Paștele
Apr 13 Easter Monday Paștele
May 1 Labour Day Ziua Muncii
May 31 Pentecost Rusaliile
Jun 1 Children's Day Ziua Copilului
Jun 1 Whit Monday Rusaliile
Aug 15 Dormition of the Theotokos Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
Nov 30 St. Andrew's Day Sfântul Andrei
Dec 1 National Day/Great Union Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
Dec 25 Christmas Day Crăciunul
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Crăciunul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Valea Chioarului

What is the population of Valea Chioarului?

Valea Chioarului has a population of 2,252 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 63.3 square miles.

Is Valea Chioarului expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Valea Chioarului?

Valea Chioarului has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 32.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Valea Chioarului?

There are 68 business establishments in the area.

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